Synopsis
The chapter begins with the Emperor offering Prince Varlka a choice: live as a 'lost dog' in exile or undertake a perilous mission to discover the fabled eastern continent, requiring him to bring a gift and a friend within three days. Varlka is given a mysterious sculpture as a 'present', which he realizes is the key to understanding the Emperor’s ambitions. Through conversations with his companions, Varlka uncovers that the Emperor believes in the eastern continent, a concept deemed a myth by most, and that the Emperor wants him to lead an expedition to find it. Varlka grapples with the potential dangers and the massive resources such a journey would require.
Quick Summary
Prince Varlka is given a three-day deadline by the Emperor to accept an exile or undertake a dangerous expedition to discover a rumored eastern continent, and he must bring a gift (his barbarian mercenary leader friend). The Emperor's intent is to send Varlka to explore and confirm the existence of this legendary continent.
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